AIPMT MAINS2012Zoology-Plant Morphology
AIPMT MAINS 2012 Zoology Aestivation and Placentation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which one of the following organisms is correctly matched with its three characteristics?
A
Pea : C₃ pathway, Endospermic seed, Vexillary aestivation
B
Tomato : Twisted aestivation, Axile placentation, Berry
C
Onion : Bulb, Imbricate aestivation, Axile placentation
D
Maize : C₄ pathway, Closed vascular bundles, Scutellum
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Onion is correctly matched as it has a bulb, exhibits imbricate aestivation, and has axile placentation. Pea is non-endospermic, Tomato has axile placentation but not twisted aestivation, and Maize is a C₄ plant but does not have closed vascular bundles.
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